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Himeyuri Peace Museum

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ひめゆり平和祈念資料館

This museum commemorates the Himeyuri Student Corps and preserves their WWII experiences.

Himeyuri Peace Museum
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What it is

  • A museum in Itoman City, Okinawa Prefecture.
  • Dedicated to the Himeyuri Student Corps.
  • Opened on June 23, 1989.
  • Built to preserve war memories.

What to see

  • Life-size diorama of the Third Surgical Trench.
  • Life-size model of Haebaru Army Hospital Trench.
  • Testimonial videos of survivors.
  • Photos of student and teacher war dead.

When to go

  • Exhibitions were renewed in April 2004 and April 2021.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.

Where it is

沖縄県糸満市字伊原671-1 Open in Google Maps

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